Struggling students need better schools now

12:09 AM,
Feb. 24, 2013

Mayor Karl Dean

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Mayor Karl Dean

Nashville has a growing national reputation as a place for opportunity. A Conde Nast writer recently described our city as "where all the young, vibrant, creative types are going."

As mayor, I'm proud that everyone from aspiring songwriters to young professionals are choosing Nashville. But what keeps me up at night is that in our very same city, thousands of public school children - who didn't choose where they live and whose parents often have little choice in where they reside - aren't receiving the opportunity they need and deserve to pursue their own dreams in life.